The Definitive Buying Guide; How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Pearls [Paperback]

Know What You Want,Know What Youre Buying,
Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money
/Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence.

Easy to Read ? Easy to Understand ? Practical ? Complete
Instant Answers & to All Your Questions

For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearlsnatural, culturedandimitation. Filled with insider tips and advice to help you get what you want.

Know What You Want,Know What Youre Buying,
Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money
/Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence.

Easy to Read ? Easy to Understand ? Practical ? Complete
Instant Answers & to All Your Questions

For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearlsnatural, culturedandimitation. Filled with insider tips and advice to help you get what you want.

Table of Contents
Preface vi
Acknowledgments viii
Introduction ix
Part One Pearls: First Among Gems 1
Chapter 1 Most Ancient of Gems, Most Precious of Gems 3
Chapter 2 Legendary Pearls, Legendary Tales 14
Part Two What Is a Pearl? 21
Chapter 3 Pearls in the Making 23
Chapter 4 Different Types of Pearls: 38
A Pearl for Every Mood
Part Three The Difference Quality Makes 63
Chapter 5 QualityKey to Lasting Beauty 66
Chapter 6 Artificial Enhancements Used 82
on Lackluster Pearls
Part Four Selecting Pearls to Treasure 91
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